Software engineer's 850+ job applications go viral

A software engineer with 1 year internship and 6 months backend experience applied to over 850 companies in 8 months.

Only 8 companies responded with interview calls; some led to offers but with mismatched work-life balance.

Interviews focused on practical, role-specific discussions rather than data structures and algorithms (DSA).

The Reddit post has resonated with thousands, highlighting burnout and unpredictable hiring patterns.